US3389320A
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Wiper actuating mechanism
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1965-05-06
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Granted: 1968-06-18
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Expires: 1985-05-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene R Ziegler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S1/00; B60S1/02; B60S1/04; B60S1/06; B60S1/16; B60S1/18; B60S1/185; B60S1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
WIPER ACTUATING MECHANISM COMPRISING, A REVERSIBLE, DIRECT CURRENT ROTARY ELECTRIC MOTOR, AN OSCILLATORY ROCK SHAFT, A GEAR REDUCTION UNIT INTERCONNECTING SAID ROTARY MOTOR AND SAID ROCK SHAFT, A REVERSING SWITCH CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID MOTOR AND THE DIRECTION OF OSCILLATION OF SAID ROCK SHAFT, REVERSING SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS OPERABLE ADJACENT EACH END OF A RUNNING STROKE OF SAID ROCK SHAFT FOR REVERSING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID MOTOR COMPRISING A PAIR OF SUPERPOSED. ROTATABLE CAM MEMBERS HAVING ALIGNED, ELONGATE ARCUATE SLOTS AND MEANS DRIVEN BY SAID GEAR REDUCTION UNIT AND EXTENDING INTO SAID SLOTS FOR EFFECTING CONJOINT ANGULAR MOVEMENT OF SAID CAM MEMBERS ADJACENT EACH STROKE END OF THE RUNNING STROKE FOR ACTUATING SAID REVERSING SWITCH, AND MEANS OPERABLE TO PERMIT RELATIVE ANGULAR MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID CAM MEMBERS ADJACENT ONE STROKE END OF SAID RUNNING STROKE SO AS TO ENABLE SAID MOTOR TO IMPART MOVEMENT TO SAID ROCK SHAFT BEYOND ONE END OF THE RUNNING STROKE TO A DEPRESSED PARK POSITION PRIOR TO ACTUATING SAID REVERSING SWITCH TO ARREST ROTATION OF SAID MOTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
WIPER ACTUATING MECHANISM COMPRISING, A REVERSIBLE, DIRECT CURRENT ROTARY ELECTRIC MOTOR, AN OSCILLATORY ROCK SHAFT, A GEAR REDUCTION UNIT INTERCONNECTING SAID ROTARY MOTOR AND SAID ROCK SHAFT, A REVERSING SWITCH CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID MOTOR AND THE DIRECTION OF OSCILLATION OF SAID ROCK SHAFT, REVERSING SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS OPERABLE ADJACENT EACH END OF A RUNNING STROKE OF SAID ROCK SHAFT FOR REVERSING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID MOTOR COMPRISING A PAIR OF SUPERPOSED. ROTATABLE CAM MEMBERS HAVING ALIGNED, ELONGATE ARCUATE SLOTS AND MEANS DRIVEN BY SAID GEAR REDUCTION UNIT AND EXTENDING INTO SAID SLOTS FOR EFFECTING CONJOINT ANGULAR MOVEMENT OF SAID CAM MEMBERS ADJACENT EACH STROKE END OF THE RUNNING STROKE FOR ACTUATING SAID REVERSING SWITCH, AND MEANS OPERABLE TO PERMIT RELATIVE ANGULAR MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID CAM MEMBERS ADJACENT ONE STROKE END OF SAID RUNNING STROKE SO AS TO ENABLE SAID MOTOR TO IMPART MOVEMENT TO SAID ROCK SHAFT BEYOND ONE END OF THE RUNNING STROKE TO A DEPRESSED PARK POSITION PRIOR TO ACTUATING SAID REVERSING SWITCH TO ARREST ROTATION OF SAID MOTOR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-06-18 | 1971-12-18 | 1972-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-06-18 | 1975-12-18 | 1976-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-06-18 | 1979-12-18 | 1980-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |